Coldstream Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE – Free Report) by 50.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 133,337 shares of the footwear maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 44,465 shares during the quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in NIKE were worth $9,315,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in NKE. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC lifted its stake in shares of NIKE by 697.5% in the 3rd quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 228,889 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $15,960,000 after acquiring an additional 200,187 shares during the last quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in NIKE during the 3rd quarter worth $1,743,000. Soros Fund Management LLC grew its position in NIKE by 33.0% during the 2nd quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC now owns 302,320 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $21,477,000 after acquiring an additional 75,000 shares during the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in NIKE by 54.6% in the 3rd quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 104,791 shares of the footwear maker’s stock worth $7,307,000 after purchasing an additional 37,019 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Ve Gananot Havera Menahelet LTD raised its position in NIKE by 106.1% in the third quarter. Kranot Hishtalmut Le Morim Ve Gananot Havera Menahelet LTD now owns 205,082 shares of the footwear maker’s stock valued at $14,343,000 after purchasing an additional 105,569 shares during the last quarter. 64.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of brokerages have recently commented on NKE. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $78.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of NIKE in a report on Monday, December 15th. Barclays raised shares of NIKE from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $64.00 to $73.00 in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “buy” rating on shares of NIKE in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on shares of NIKE from $77.00 to $76.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Twenty-three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $74.90.
Key Headlines Impacting NIKE
Here are the key news stories impacting NIKE this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Major marketing partnership and campaign rollout with retail partner DICK’S Sporting Goods around March basketball showcase — broad athlete roster (Tatum, Ionescu, SGA, Diana Taurasi, etc.) could boost brand visibility and youth engagement heading into a key selling season. DICK’S Sporting Goods and NIKE, Inc. Enlist Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd and Diana Taurasi to Find the Next Generation of Hoopers with “The Scouts Are Out” Campaign
- Positive Sentiment: Buy-side support: Barclays issued a bullish call ahead of Nike’s upcoming earnings, which can lift sentiment and support near-term share strength into the print. Nike (NKE) Stock Receives Bullish Barclays Call Ahead of Crucial Earnings Date
- Positive Sentiment: Market action: recent sessions show Nike outperforming the broader market, reflecting short-term buying interest ahead of catalysts (earnings, seasonal demand). Nike (NKE) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and valuation reassessment: some models trimmed fair value modestly (around $0.55 per share), signaling a cautious but not dramatic shift — watch China exposure, restructuring moves, and wholesale execution for direction. How The NIKE (NKE) Investment Story Is Shifting With Resets China Risks And Restructuring
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings is a near-term catalyst investors are watching; several pieces ask whether to buy ahead of the March 31 print — this keeps volatility elevated but provides a clear event to reprice expectations. Should You Buy Nike Stock Before March 31?
- Negative Sentiment: Broader concerns: critical coverage highlights persistent headwinds — slowing sales, tougher competition, and a “reset” in Street expectations — which could pressure the stock if earnings or guidance disappoint. Wall Street just delivered a jaw-dropping reset on Nike stock
- Negative Sentiment: Comparative growth concerns: investors comparing dividend/return profiles (e.g., Starbucks) note Nike’s revenue growth has stalled and management expects near-term sales declines — a reminder that income-seeking investors may prefer alternatives until growth visibility improves. Starbucks vs. Nike: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?
NIKE Price Performance
NIKE stock opened at $55.11 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $62.13 and its 200 day moving average is $65.20. NIKE, Inc. has a one year low of $52.28 and a one year high of $80.17. The firm has a market cap of $81.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.42, a P/E/G ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.06 and a quick ratio of 1.40.
NIKE (NYSE:NKE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The footwear maker reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.16. NIKE had a net margin of 5.43% and a return on equity of 18.43%. The business had revenue of $12.43 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.78 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts expect that NIKE, Inc. will post 2.05 EPS for the current year.
NIKE Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. NIKE’s dividend payout ratio is 96.47%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other NIKE news, Director Robert Holmes Swan purchased 8,691 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $57.54 per share, for a total transaction of $500,080.14. Following the acquisition, the director owned 43,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,491,079.22. The trade was a 25.12% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Timothy D. Cook acquired 50,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $58.97 per share, with a total value of $2,948,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 105,480 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,220,155.60. This represents a 90.12% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders bought 75,079 shares of company stock valued at $4,449,887 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.
NIKE Profile
Nike, Inc (NYSE: NKE) is a global designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman and renamed Nike in 1971, the company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon. Nike develops and commercializes products across performance and lifestyle categories for sports including running, basketball, soccer and training, and is known for signature technologies and design-driven product lines.
The company markets products under several primary brands, including Nike, Jordan and Converse, and sells through a combination of wholesale relationships, branded retail stores and direct-to-consumer channels such as company-operated stores and digital platforms (e.g., Nike.com and mobile apps).
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